A copy of this agenda can also be downloaded onto your computer as an iBook. Download file>place into your iTunes>sync. Make sure you have the iBook application on your device.

Day 1 - Session 1
8:30-9:00
Welcome
Zones of Comfort
Hopes/Wishes/Dreams/Fears
9:00-9:40
The Elephant in the Room - Classroom Management
20 Issues
Jamie McKenzie - Getting Attention in the Laptop Classroom
Acceptable Uses
9:40-10:30
Photobooth Introduction Activity
Resource: Quikie Q Formative Assessment Tool for the classroom - http://www.quickieq.com/decardytorris
Resource: 1 to 1 Advice for Classroom Management -


Day 1 - Session 2
10:30-11:15
Here Kitty, Kitty
Evolution of Thought and Practice
Mac OSX Accessibility - Seamless Integration
11:15-12:30
Creating a Shared Space for Collaboration
Our Challenge Based Learning Project - A TTT Model
Resource: Mac OSX Accessibility Scavenger Hunt -
Resource: Dashboard Timer Widget - http://www.baldgeeks.com/3-2-1.htm

Resource: Mac Forums are an ideal way to learn, there are many, two very popular ones are:

http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/

http://forums.macrumors.com/

If you're new to Mac, check out the 'Switcher' threads... Lots of people are asking the same 'stupid' questions you are, and there are plenty of patient peoplewho have provided answers.

Day 1 - Session 3
1:00-2:00
A Model Lesson - Reality TV
2:00-2:45
iChat File Sharing and Screen Sharing as a Tool for the Classroom
Resource: Reality TV Lesson with Safari, Summarize, Pages and Photobooth -
Resource: VoiceCandy -

Day 1 - Session 4
3:00-4:30
Putting it all together - A Professional Development Plan
  • What does good PD look like for your school?
  • Using the TTT model - building foundations for all stakeholders